You’ve probably spent the last few nights staring at that Netflix landing page, wondering where on earth the rest of Claire and Jamie’s story is. It’s frustrating. You finish episode eight of the seventh season, the credits roll, and then... nothing. No "Next Episode" button. Just a void where the American Revolution should be.
If you're asking when will season 7 of Outlander be on Netflix, the answer depends entirely on where you live, but for those of us in the United States, it’s a bit of a "good news, bad news" situation.
Actually, it’s mostly just a "wait a long time" situation.
The Licensing Headache Explained
The first half of Season 7, often called Season 7A, actually landed on Netflix US on August 11, 2025. That was a big deal. For years, the pattern has been consistent: Netflix gets the episodes exactly two years after the finale airs on Starz.
Since the 7A finale aired on Starz in August 2023, the math checked out perfectly for that 2025 drop.
But Season 7 is a beast. It’s a "supersized" season with 16 episodes, and Starz decided to split them right down the middle. Because the second half (Season 7B) didn't finish its original run on Starz until January 17, 2025, the clock for Netflix started over.
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The Expected Release Date for Season 7 Part 2
Based on the iron-clad two-year rule that Starz maintains for its US licensing, Season 7 Part 2 is expected to arrive on Netflix US on January 17, 2027.
Yeah. 2027.
It feels like a lifetime away when you’re dying to know what happens at Saratoga or how the Frasers handle their return to Scotland. This two-year gap is essentially a protective barrier for Starz. They want you to subscribe to their service to see the conclusion of the story rather than waiting for it to become "free" on a platform you already pay for.
Why Other Countries Have It Already
If you’ve been lurking on Reddit or Twitter, you might see fans in Canada or Australia talking about the "new" episodes they’re watching. It's enough to make you want to throw your remote.
Netflix Canada is way ahead of the US. They typically get episodes about 11 months after the Starz premiere. In fact, most of Season 7 is already live for our northern neighbors. Australia and parts of Europe often see the episodes even sooner because Netflix acts as the primary distributor in those regions, rather than just a secondary "catch-up" home.
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In the US, Starz is the boss. They own the show, and they aren't giving up that exclusivity easily.
What About Season 8?
While you're waiting for Season 7, the world is moving on. Starz has already confirmed that the eighth and final season will premiere on March 6, 2026.
Think about that timeline for a second.
By the time the final season of the entire series is airing its first episodes on Starz, Netflix US users will still be waiting nearly a full year just to see the end of Season 7. If the two-year rule holds for the series finale, we might not see the very last episode of Outlander on Netflix until 2028.
How to Watch Season 7 Right Now Without the Wait
If you can’t wait until 2027—and honestly, who can?—you have a few options that don't involve a time-traveling stone circle.
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- The Starz App: This is the most direct way. They usually have deals for new subscribers, sometimes as low as $5 a month for the first few months.
- Hulu or Amazon Add-ons: If you already use these platforms, you can just add the Starz "channel" to your existing bill. It’s often easier than managing a separate login.
- Physical Media: Don't sleep on DVDs or Blu-rays. They usually release a few months after the season ends on TV, and they often include deleted scenes and "untold" stories that never make it to Netflix anyway.
- Digital Purchase: You can buy the season outright on Vudu, Apple TV, or Amazon. It’s about $25, but you own it forever. No licensing gaps. No waiting years for a streamer to make a deal.
Looking Forward to the Prequel
There’s also the matter of Outlander: Blood of My Blood. This prequel series, which follows the love stories of Jamie’s and Claire’s parents, aired its first season in the summer of 2025.
Will it come to Netflix? Maybe. But if it follows the Outlander pattern, don't expect to see it there until at least 2027 or 2028. Starz is keeping their crown jewels behind their own paywall for as long as possible.
The reality of streaming in 2026 is that everything is fragmented. Deals made a decade ago still dictate when we get to see our favorite shows. For Outlander fans, the price of Claire and Jamie’s epic romance is a lot of patience—or a secondary subscription.
Next Steps for Sassenachs:
Check your local library's digital catalog (like Libby or Hoopla). Many libraries stock the Outlander seasons on DVD or even offer digital streaming access much sooner than Netflix does, often within six months of the Starz finale. If you're strictly a Netflix viewer, mark January 2027 on your calendar, but keep an eye out for any surprise "early" licensing deals that might shave a few months off that wait.